Even with the "hot" mics the energy of your performance is still felt. Your enthusiasm behind the drum set propels the whole band to achieve more than what they thought possible. I see what you mean when you say "let the soloist lead". Derrick is like a Porsche but you're the 4 cylinder turbo engine. In order for Derrick to fly he needs a powerful engine behind what he's doing. The same goes for Lew. Playing like this lets everyone partake in your wonderful and joyous energy. This mentality and spirit makes the music come alive with a bigger sound. The communication between you and Derrick starts off like a trickle and quickly builds to a roaring river. So it seems to me that the conversation is where the energy is built. The soloist says one thing and is answered by the rhythm section or is bolstered by them. This give and take or ebb and flow is how the energy is pumped up and circulated amongst everyone.

Yeah Bugalu, it was another great night at the Terrace - I'm checking out some of your videos - you played some bad shit on this one - Derrick is an exciting player and you guys sound good together - I don't really have any questions on it but I learn a lot and get a lot of inspiration from watching the video- you played some bad 8's and it's swingin hard - you got the best ride beat in the business!

"Yeah Bugalu, it was another great night at the Terrace - I'm checking out some of your videos - you played some bad shit on this one - Derrick is an exciting player and you guys sound good together - I don't really have any questions on it but I learn a lot and get a lot of inspiration from watching the video- You played some bad 8's and it's swinging hard - you got the best ride beat in the business!"

Bugalu’s answer yeah Andrew now more then ever I believes that you should play or react to the changes in the music become the shape of the sound another name for change is to renew and yes my cymbal beat is the best in the business no mater what the people say this I know for sure